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50 YEARS OF GREAT STARTS For over 50 years, Fred’s for Starters has been delivering the premium taste experience you and your customers expect. From traditional to trendy, Fred’s offers a wide variety of products great for any menu application. Our products are made from the finest ingredients and are individually quick frozen to maintain freshness. We offer a complete line of breaded and battered appetizers featuring our signature cheese Sticks, onion Rings, stuffed jalapeños, Spicy Breaded Green Beans / #0275020 vegetables, specialty items and more. Fred’s is proud to be your starter partner!

Battered Mozzarella Sticks / #0282020 Mini Jalapeño Cheddar Big Bites / #0203120

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1 WHY CHOOSE FRED’S FOR STARTERS?

Quality Crave-worthy Multiple breading Broad product ingredients flavors and options portfolio COATING PROFILES

BEER BATTER AMERICAN BREAD CRUMB Pure beer (not diluted by water) added to batter Loaves of crusted bread ground up mixture for a unique, rich-tasting profile. to create a homemade-style bread Most popular flavor in battered products. crumb with golden highlights.

POTATO CRUMB COATING BATTER CRACKER CRUMB Crispy crumb coating A light and airy mixture that delivers Finely crushed crackers produce a flat, with potato flakes. a crisp, crunchy texture with no crumb dense crumb with a firm coating. fall-off in operators’ fryers.

SPECIALTY BATTER Used to create specialty or custom items (Funnel JAPANESE-STYLE Cake, for example) while maintaining the BREAD CRUMB (PANKO) product’s integrity. Large bread crumb gives product an upscale enhancement with its gourmet appearance. 2 Hot Cheese Cubes / #0200120 Thick-Cut Onion Rings / #0290020 Hotzzarella® Sticks / #0204320

PRODUCT LEGEND The Dietary Preparation V - Vegetarian DF - Deep Fry Classics BA - Bake

CHEESE Fred’s for Starters uses mozzarella cheese that is produced to tight specifications for moisture, fat and salt content and is optimized to provide that stretch, texture and taste your patrons are looking for.

APPETIZERS SALADS ENTREES DIETARY PREPARATION PACK EACH QUANTITY NET WEIGHT SUGGESTED PRODUCT DESCRIPTION PER CASE SERVING SIZE Breaded Cube Breaded Cheddar Cheese Cube—Cheddar-style cheese cubes breaded 4 4 4 DF 6/4# 0.30 1380 24 10 0200120 in an Italian-style seasoned coating. boxes oz. lbs. pcs.

Breaded Cube Breaded Hot Cheese Cube—Jalapeño cheese cube made with a blend 4 4 4 DF 6/4# 0.30 1380 24 10 0202120 of Swiss and cheddar cheeses and coated in mild Italian-style seasoning. boxes oz. lbs. pcs.

Breaded Stick 3" Breaded Mozzarella Stick—Creamy mozzarella cheese stick breaded 4 4 4 V DF 6/4# 0.94 408 24 3 0207420 with mild Italian-style seasonings. bags oz. lbs. pcs.

Breaded Stick 3¼" Breaded Hotzzarella® Stick—Jalapeño-peppered mozzarella 4 4 4 V DF 4/3# 0.97 192 12 3 0204320 cheese stick in a spicy red pepper and vinegar flavored coating. bags oz. lbs. pcs.

Breaded Stick 3¼" Breaded Mozzarella Stick—Creamy mozzarella string cheese 4 4 4 DF 6/4# 1.00 384 24 3 0204620 coated in Italian-style breading. Fred’s original mozzarella cheese stick. bags oz. lbs. pcs. (bag) Breaded Stick 3¼" Breaded Mozzarella Stick—Creamy mozzarella string cheese 4 4 4 DF 6/4# 1.00 384 24 3 0205120 coated in Italian-style breading. Fred’s original mozzarella cheese stick. boxes oz. lbs. pcs. (box) Italian-style 3¼" Italian-style Breaded Mozzarella Stick—Creamy mozzarella 4 4 4 V DF 6/4# 1.00 384 24 3 Breaded Stick cheese stick coated in an Italian style seasoning with visible flecks of parsley. boxes oz. lbs. pcs. 0205320 Value Breaded 3¼" Golden Value Breaded Cheese Stick—Golden Value cheese stick 4 4 4 V DF 4/3# 1.00 192 12 3 Stick with mozzarella coated with Italian-style bread crumbs. bags oz. lbs. pcs. 0205520 Battered Curd Battered White Cheddar Curd Nugget—White cheddar cheese curd 4 4 4 V DF 6/2# 0.30 640 12 10 0206420 par-fried in a crispy battered coating. BA bags oz. lbs. pcs.

Battered Stick 2¾" Classic Battered Mozzarella Stick—Buttery and creamy classic 4 4 4 V DF 6/2# 1.27 152 12 3 0206520 mozzarella square-cut cheese stick coated in a lemon pepper flavored batter. BA bags oz. lbs. pcs.

Battered Stick 3¼" Battered Mozzarella Stick—Creamy mozzarella cheese stick 4 4 4 V DF 6/2# 0.94 186 12 3 0282020 covered in a crispy battered coating. BA bags oz. lbs. pcs.

Value Battered 3¼" Golden Value Battered Cheese Stick—Golden Value cheese stick 4 4 4 V DF 4/3# 1.00 192 12 3 Stick with mozzarella coated in a flavorful batter. BA bags oz. lbs. pcs. 0281820 Beer Battered 3¼" Beer-Battered Mozzarella Stick—Creamy mozzarella cheese stick 4 4 4 V DF 6/2# 1.00 190 12 3 Stick layered in a flavorful beer-battered coating. BA bags oz. lbs. pcs. 0207520 Pesto Battered 3¼" Pesto-Battered Mozzarella Stick—Creamy mozzarella cheese stick 4 4 4 V DF 6/2# 1.00 192 12 3 Stick covered in a pesto-seasoned batter. BA bags oz. lbs. pcs. 0281220 3 T H E C L A S S IC S P . 3 -5

Battered Onion Rings / #0291320 Battered White Cheddar Curd Nuggets / #0206420 Gourmet Skinny Breaded Onion Rings / #0295520

ONION RINGS & PETALS Fred’s for Starters onion products round out any menu. Made with select, premium, jumbo sweet Spanish , they’re delicately wrapped in a mouth-watering battered or breaded coating. Choose from a variety of coating profiles, packaging options, and slices such as thin cut, thick cut and petals.

APPETIZERS SALADS ENTREES DIETARY PREPARATION PACK EACH QUANTITY NET WEIGHT SUGGESTED PRODUCT DESCRIPTION PER CASE SERVING SIZE

Breaded Homestyle ¾" Homestyle Breaded Onion Ring—Freshly sliced jumbo sweet 4 4 4 V DF 8/2.5# 0.75 460 20 4 Thin Spanish onions are thin cut and coated in a homestyle breading. Hand-packed boxes oz. lbs. pcs. 0290220 for less breakage.

Breaded Gourmet ¾" Gourmet Breaded Onion Ring—Freshly sliced jumbo sweet 4 4 4 V DF 8/2.5# 0.50 640 20 6 Skinny Spanish onions are thin cut and coated in panko bread crumbs. Hand-packed boxes oz. lbs. pcs. 0295520 for less breakage.

Breaded Gourmet ¾" Gourmet Breaded Onion Ring—Freshly sliced jumbo sweet 4 4 4 V DF 8/2# 1.00 192 16 3 Thin Spanish onions are thin cut and coated in a panko bread crumbs. Hand-packed boxes oz. lbs. pcs. 0290020 for less breakage.

Breaded and Formed Formed and Breaded Extruded Onion Ring—Formed onion ring 4 4 4 V DF 8/2# 0.56 457 16 5 0291220 filled with a flavorful diced jumbo sweet Spanish onions matrix and coated bags oz. lbs. pcs. in a savory breading. Battered Petal Battered Onion Petals—Jumbo sweet Spanish onions cut in a petal 4 4 4 V DF 4/2.5# 0.25 640 10 12 0293320 shape and then coated in a crispy batter. BA bags oz. lbs. pcs.

Battered Thin Battered Onion Ring—Made from freshly sliced jumbo sweet 4 4 4 V DF 4/2.5# 0.47 340 10 6 0291320 Spanish onions and battered with a crispy coating. BA bags oz. lbs. pcs.

Beer-Battered Thin Beer-Battered Onion Ring—Made from freshly sliced jumbo sweet 4 4 4 V DF 4/2.5# 0.75 216 10 4 0290420 Spanish onions and dipped in 100% beer batter coating. BA bags oz. lbs. pcs.

Battered Jumbo ½" Battered Onion Ring—Made from freshly sliced jumbo sweet Spanish 4 4 4 V DF 4/2.5# 0.70 228 10 4 0291120 onions and coated in a savory batter. BA bags oz. lbs. pcs.

Beer-Battered Thick Beer-Battered Onion Ring—Made from freshly sliced jumbo sweet 4 4 4 V DF 4/2.5# 0.91 180 10 3 0291020 Spanish onions and dipped in 100% beer batter coating. BA bags oz. lbs. pcs.

Value Beer-Battered Golden Value Beer-Battered Onion Ring—Golden Value, made 4 4 4 V DF 4/3# 0.94 204 12 3 Thick from freshly sliced jumbo sweet Spanish onions and dipped in 100% beer BA bags oz. lbs. pcs. 0292120 batter coating.

Battered Spicy Spicy Cheddar Onion Petals—Jumbo, sweet Spanish onions cut in a petal 4 4 4 V DF 4/2.5# 0.25 640 10 12 Cheddar Onion Petal shape, then coated in a crispy, spicy cheddar batter. BA bags oz. lbs. pcs. 0293420

Flour Breaded Onion Flour Breaded Onion Rings—Premium, jumbo sweet Spanish onions are 4 4 4 V DF 4/2.5# 0.79 200 10 4 Rings sliced and breaded in a delicious flour coating. BA bags oz. lbs. pcs. 2290320

Tempura Battered Broccoli / #0281720

4 Classic Battered Mozzarella Sticks / #0206520 Battered Onion Petals / #0293320 Breaded Mozzarella Sticks / #0205120

FLAVOR INSPIRATION FOR Menu Sensation

CHILI CHEESE ONION RINGS INGREDIENTS: 10 Fred’s for Starters Gourmet Breaded Thick Cut Onion Rings (#0290020), cooked 1 cup Chili, warmed 1 cup Mexican cheese blend 2 Tbsp. Sour cream 2 Tbsp. Sliced INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Plate Fred’s for Starters Gourmet Breaded Thick Cut Onion Rings and pour chili over. 2. Top with cheese, sour cream and scallions. 3. Serve immediately. Start planning your menu–visit FredsForStarters.com/Help-In-The-Kitchen for more recipes!

“As the most experimental part of the menu, bite-sized appetizers are the fifth most frequently cited appetizer trend by chefs. Since TREND they are small and generally low-priced, they require little customer commitment, and they fit perfectly with today’s lifestyle trends.” ALERT —NRN

5 V E G G I E F A V O R IT ES P. 6-8

Breaded Zucchini Sticks / #0120020 Battered Mushrooms / #0282320 Spicy Breaded Green Beans / #0275020

PRODUCT LEGEND VEGGIE Dietary Preparation V - Vegetarian DF - Deep Fry FAVORITES BA - Bake

JALAPEÑOS Fred’s for Starters offers a selection of jalapeño products designed to fit your customers’ needs. Choose from stuffed, sliced or diced jalapeños.

PREPARATION APPETIZERS SALADS ENTREES DIETARY PACK EACH QUANTITY NET WEIGHT SUGGESTED PRODUCT DESCRIPTION PER CASE SERVING SIZE Breaded Bite Mini Jalapeño Cheddar Big Bites—Cheddar cheese and a spicy 4 4 4 V DF 6/2# 1.00 188 12 3 0203120 jalapeño filling inside a formed, breaded bite. bags oz. lbs. pcs.

Potato Breaded Breaded Cheddar Cheese Jalapeño—Brined jalapeño halves filled 4 4 4 V DF 4/3# 1.14 168 12 3 0255420 end-to-end with cheddar cheese and breaded in a potato crumb coating. boxes oz. lbs. pcs.

Potato Breaded Breaded Cream Cheese Jalapeño—Brined jalapeño halves filled 4 4 4 V DF 4/3# 1.14 168 12 3 0255520 end-to-end with cream cheese and breaded in a potato crumb coating. boxes oz. lbs. pcs.

ZUCCHINI Fred’s starts with fresh zucchini and cuts it into various sizes perfect for any application. Choose from breaded or battered circles and sticks. Our zucchini comes out of the fryer with the ideal brown, crispy coating and is delicious paired with a creamy or ranch dip.

APPETIZERS SALADS ENTREES DIETARY PREPARATION PACK EACH QUANTITY NET WEIGHT SUGGESTED PRODUCT DESCRIPTION PER CASE SERVING SIZE Breaded Stick Breaded Zucchini Stick—Fresh-picked zucchini sliced in-house (stick) and 4 4 4 V DF 6/4# 0.64 600 24 5 0120020 coated in a flavorful breading. boxes oz. lbs. pcs.

Breaded Circle Breaded Zucchini Circle—Fresh-picked zucchini sliced in-house (circle) 4 4 4 V DF 6/4# 0.53 724 24 6 0123020 and coated in a flavorful breading. boxes oz. lbs. pcs.

Battered Stick Battered Zucchini Stick—Fresh-picked zucchini sliced in-house (stick) and 4 4 4 V DF 6/2# 0.64 300 12 5 0282420 coated in a crispy batter. BA bags oz. lbs. pcs.

Battered Circle Battered Zucchini Circle—Fresh-picked zucchini sliced in-house 4 4 4 V DF 6/2# 0.50 384 12 6 0282120 (crinkle-cut) and coated in a crispy batter. BA bags oz. lbs. pcs.

6 Breaded Cauliflower/ #0127620 Toasted Onion Battered Green Beans / #0275720 Breaded Cream Cheese Jalapeño / #0255520

MUSHROOMS Fred’s for Starters uses the freshest savory, whole-button mushrooms—they’re individually quick frozen within only 72 hours of harvesting.

PREPARATION APPETIZERS SALADS ENTREES DIETARY PACK EACH QUANTITY NET WEIGHT SUGGESTED PRODUCT DESCRIPTION PER CASE SERVING SIZE

Crispy Crispy Breaded Mushroom—Fresh, whole-button, naturally treated 4 4 4 V DF 6/4# 0.52 738 24 6 Breaded mushrooms covered in a crispy, American bread crumb coating. boxes oz. lbs. pcs. 0118 020 Breaded Breaded Mushroom—Fresh, whole-button, naturally treated mushrooms 4 4 4 V DF 6/4# 0.52 74 4 24 6 0125120 covered in a cracker crumb coating. boxes oz. lbs. pcs.

Battered Battered Mushroom—Fresh, whole-button, naturally treated mushrooms 4 4 4 V DF 6/2# 0.43 446 12 7 0282320 covered in a crispy batter coating. BA bags oz. lbs. pcs.

CAULIFLOWER, BROCCOLI & OKRA Fred’s for Starters also offers other traditional vegetables such as cauliflower, broccoli and okra.

PREPARATION APPETIZERS SALADS ENTREES DIETARY PACK EACH QUANTITY NET WEIGHT SUGGESTED PRODUCT DESCRIPTION PER CASE SERVING SIZE

Breaded Breaded Cauliflower—Premium white cauliflower florets coated 4 4 4 V DF 6/4# 0.37 1020 24 8 0127620 in a flavorful cheddar cheese breading. boxes oz. lbs. pcs.

Battered Battered Cauliflower—Premium white cauliflower florets layered 4 4 4 V DF 6/2# 0.32 600 12 9 0282220 in a crispy batter coating. BA bags oz. lbs. pcs.

Tempura Tempura Battered Broccoli—Frozen broccoli florets covered 4 4 4 V DF 6/2# 0.50 420 12 6 Battered in a cheese flavored batter. BA bags oz. lbs. pcs. 0281720 Value Breaded Golden Value Breaded Okra Southern Style—Frozen, sliced okra 4 4 4 V DF 4/3# 0.20 960 12 15 0129920 coated in a savory onion and garlic flavored breading. bags oz. lbs. pcs.

FANCY FRIES™ Fancy Fries™ by Fred’s for Starters are fun, alternative vegetables with unique and exciting flavors.

PREPARATION APPETIZERS SALADS ENTREES DIETARY PACK EACH QUANTITY NET WEIGHT SUGGESTED PRODUCT DESCRIPTION PER CASE SERVING SIZE Breaded Breaded Portobello Mushroom Fries—Portobello mushroom slices 4 4 4 V DF 6/2# 1.47 131 12 2 0126120 coated in a savory breading. bags oz. lbs. pcs.

Battered Battered Asparagus Fries—Asparagus pencils covered in a lemon and 4 4 4 V DF 6/2# 0.44 436 12 7 0275620 butter flavored batter. BA bags oz. lbs. pcs.

Toasted Onion Toasted Onion Battered Green Beans—Crisp, grade A petite green 4 4 4 V DF 6/2# 0.20 960 12 15 Battered beans with a toasted onion flavored batter. BA bags oz. lbs. pcs. 0275720 Spicy Breaded Spicy Breaded Green Beans—Crisp, Grade A petite green beans 4 4 4 V DF 6/2# 0.20 960 12 15 0275020 coated in a spicy breading. bags oz. lbs. pcs.

7 V E G G I E F A V O R IT ES P. 6-8

Breaded Cauliflower / #0127620 Breaded Okra / #0129920 Breaded Cheddar Stuffed Jalapeño / #0255420

FLAVOR INSPIRATION FOR Menu Sensation

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER PITA INGREDIENTS: INSTRUCTIONS: 16 Fred’s for Starters 1. Cut the pita into quarters, Breaded Cauliflower and top each with the (#0127620), cooked baba ghanoush and 4 Whole wheat pitas, Fred’s for Starters warmed Breaded Cauliflower. 2 cups Baba Ghanoush 2. Top with tomatoes, , parsley 1 cup Chopped tomatoes and paprika, and serve 1 /2 cup Thinly sliced with lemon wedges. red onion 2 Tbsp. Chopped parsley 1 tsp. Paprika 1 Lemon, quartered

Start planning your menu–visit FredsForStarters.com/Help-In-The-Kitchen for more recipes!

“The majority of Americans now enjoy spicy foods, marking a major shift in consumer tastes, according to two research firms. Restaurant chains large TREND and small are responding with a wide array of chile-spiked menu items.” ALERT —NRN

8 Spicy Breaded Corn Nuggets with Jalapenos / Battered Apple Crescents / #0240520 Battered Corn Nuggets / #0241120 #0241720

PRODUCT LEGEND specialty Dietary Preparation V - Vegetarian DF - Deep Fry items BA - Bake

SPECIALTY ITEMS Looking for a signature menu item? Fred’s for Starters is your source for unique battered and breaded specialty products.

PREPARATION APPETIZERS SALADS ENTREES DIETARY PACK EACH QUANTITY NET WEIGHT SUGGESTED PRODUCT DESCRIPTION PER CASE SERVING SIZE

Battered Battered Corn Nuggets—Sweet, creamy corn filling 4 4 4 V DF 6/2# 0.50 384 12 6 02 41120 in a batter-coated nugget. BA bags oz. lbs. pcs.

Value Battered Golden Value Battered Corn Nuggets—Sweet, creamy corn filling 4 4 4 V DF 4/3# 0.57 336 12 5 0241620 in a batter-coated nugget. BA bags oz. lbs. pcs.

Spicy Breaded Spicy Breaded Corn Nuggets with Jalapeños—Sweet, creamy 4 4 4 V DF 6/2# 0.50 384 12 6 0241720 corn filling and diced spicy jalapeños in a flavorful breaded nugget. BA bags oz. lbs. pcs.

Battered Battered Pickle Chips—Whole dill pickles sliced in-house and coated 4 4 4 V DF 6/2# 0.35 549 12 8 0274120 in a crisp, savory batter. BA bags oz. lbs. pcs.

Spicy Breaded Spicy Breaded Pickle Chips—Whole dill pickles sliced in-house and 4 4 4 V DF 6/2# 0.35 549 12 8 0274220 coated in a spicy breading. bags oz. lbs. pcs.

Battered Mac & Cheese Bites™—Tender elbow macaroni blended with 4 4 4 V DF 6/2# 0.70 274 12 1 0142220 American cheese and coated in a savory batter. BA bags oz. lbs. pcs.

Battered Battered Apple Crescents—Sweet cinnamon apple filling in a golden 4 4 4 V DF 6/2# 0.50 384 12 6 0240520 brown battered coating. BA bags oz. lbs. pcs.

Breaded Garlic & Onion Flavored Breaded Pickle Spears— Dill pickle 4 4 4 V DF 4/4# 0.26 172 16 2 2270120 spears coated in a satisfying breading and great for dipping! BA bags oz. lbs. pcs.

Battered Smoked Gouda Bacon Mac & Cheese Bites™— Tender elbow 4 4 4 V DF 6/2# .60 318 12 5 0142020 macaroni blended with smoked Gouda cheese and bacon, then coated in BA bags oz. lbs. pcs. a savory batter.

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Battered Pickle Chips / #0274120 Breaded Portobello Mushroom Fries / #0126120 Mac & Cheese Bites™ / #0142220

FLAVOR INSPIRATION FOR Menu Sensation

LOADED CORN NUGGETS INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. Fred’s for Starters Battered Corn Nuggets (#0241120), cooked

1 /2 cup Sour cream 1 Tbsp. Chopped chipotles in adobo 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese

1 /2 cup Crumbled bacon 2 Tbsp. Chopped scallions

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Preheat a broiler to high. 2. Mix sour cream and chipotles; set aside. 3. Place Fred’s for Starters Battered Corn Nuggets in a small casserole dish and top with cheese. Broil for 3-4 mins. 4. Garnish with the chipotle-sour cream, bacon and scallions.

Start planning your menu–visit FredsForStarters.com/Help-In-The-Kitchen for more recipes!

“Dips, spreads and dressings are star performers in the bold, complex and authentic flavor profiles popular today. They shine as accents on small TREND plates and and elevate finger foods as custom accompaniments.” ALERT —Restaurant Business

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